Flash Flood Warning Updated

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Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 1:25AM EDT until July 6 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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The National Weather Service in Binghamton has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Sullivan County in central New York...
Southeastern Lackawanna County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Pike County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Southern Wayne County in northeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 300 AM EDT.

* At 125 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Scranton, Dunmore, Bushkill, Olyphant, Lackawaxen, Blooming Grove,
Paupack, Moscow, Sterling, Hawley, Elmhurst, Lehigh, Pecks Pond,
Ledgerdale, Greentown, Arlington, Angels, Lake Ariel,
Tresslarville and Gouldsboro.

Locally moderate to heavy rain continues to impact the area and
could lead to additional flooding issues.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

This notification was posted by Covington Township. Covington Township is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.

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